About the Authors |
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About the Contributors |
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Foreword |
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Prologue |
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Acknowledgements |
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1 A Guide to Science Communication |
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1.2 The Influence of Science Societies, Charities and Organisations |
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1.3 Modern Societies and Organisations |
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1.4 Science Communication as a Discipline |
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7 | (2) |
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1.5 Phases of Science Communication |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (4) |
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2 Scientists Communicating with the Public |
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23 | (23) |
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23 | (1) |
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2.2 What does `Science and Society' mean for Scientists? The Changing Environment |
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23 | (11) |
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2.3 Are Academics Involved in Public Engagement? |
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34 | (5) |
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2.4 What is the Current Level of Science Communication by Scientists? |
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39 | (4) |
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43 | (3) |
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44 | (1) |
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3 Encouraging Scientists to Communicate with the Public |
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46 | (28) |
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46 | (2) |
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3.2 Science Communication: the Barriers |
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48 | (4) |
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3.3 Removing Barriers and Providing Incentives |
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52 | (11) |
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3.4 Seeking Advice and Support |
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63 | (4) |
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3.5 Embedding PE in Your Job |
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67 | (3) |
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3.6 Personal Benefits and Benefits to the Wider Society |
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70 | (4) |
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72 | (2) |
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4 Communication, Learning and Writing |
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4.1 Communication Theories |
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4.2 Learning and Learning Theory |
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75 | (2) |
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4.3 Learning Theory Frameworks |
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77 | (1) |
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4.4 Constructivism and How it Applies to Science Communication Events |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (5) |
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4.6 Model of Family Centred Learning |
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83 | (2) |
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4.7 Successful Scientific Writing for the Public |
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85 | (6) |
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91 | (2) |
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Recommended Additional Reading for Writing for the Public |
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91 | (1) |
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91 | (2) |
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5 Monitoring and Evaluating your Event or Activity |
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93 | (28) |
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93 | (1) |
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5.2 Key Stages in Undertaking an Engagement Project |
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94 | (3) |
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5.3 Monitoring and Evaluating |
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97 | (3) |
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5.4 Undertaking Evaluation |
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100 | (7) |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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5.7 Observational Research |
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109 | (1) |
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5.8 Deciding Which Evaluation Tools to Use for Your Project |
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109 | (4) |
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5.9 Analysing the Results |
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113 | (4) |
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5.10 Reporting the Results |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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5.12 Ethical Issues Associated with Evaluation Projects |
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119 | (2) |
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Other Useful Resources and References |
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119 | (2) |
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6 Getting Started with Public Science Communication |
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121 | (45) |
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121 | (2) |
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6.2 Understanding Your Audience |
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123 | (13) |
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6.3 Taking Your First Steps |
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136 | (1) |
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6.4 Planning Your Own Event or Activity |
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136 | (7) |
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6.5 How to Design Hooks for Your Event or Activity |
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143 | (2) |
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6.6 Designing a Science Communication Activity |
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145 | (3) |
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6.7 Consider Your Resources - Consumables, Equipment, Expertise and People (CEEP) |
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148 | (1) |
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6.8 How to Get Your Project Funded |
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149 | (9) |
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6.9 Top Tips for Successful Marketing |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (5) |
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164 | (2) |
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164 | (2) |
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7 Direct Public Communication |
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166 | (1) |
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7.2 Direct Communication Delivering Information |
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166 | (16) |
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7.3 Information through Conversation |
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7.4 A Focus on Policymakers |
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209 | (16) |
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225 | (2) |
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8 Indirect Public Communication |
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227 | (50) |
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227 | (1) |
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8.2 A Focus on Science and Television |
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227 | (5) |
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8.3 A Focus on Radio and Science |
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232 | (3) |
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8.4 A Focus on Newspapers |
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235 | (3) |
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8.5 A Focus on Science and Writing |
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238 | (6) |
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8.6 A Focus on Science Advocacy |
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244 | (1) |
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8.7 A Focus on Citizen Science |
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245 | (14) |
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8.8 Public Involvement in Health Research |
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259 | (2) |
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8.9 A Focus on Web 2.0 Tools and Services |
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261 | (13) |
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8.10 Cone lulling Remarks |
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274 | (3) |
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9 Getting Started with Science Communication in Schools |
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277 | (30) |
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277 | (1) |
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9.2 School Science Education and Scientific Literacy |
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278 | (2) |
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9.3 A Skills Shortage in Science |
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280 | (1) |
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9.4 Attitudes and Knowledge of Young People about Science |
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280 | (4) |
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9.5 The Importance of Extra-curricular Science to Achievement |
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284 | (1) |
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9.6 Getting Started with Science Communication in Schools |
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285 | (17) |
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9.7 Think about your Resources, Consumables and Equipment |
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302 | (1) |
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9.8 School Years and Qualifications |
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302 | (3) |
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305 | (2) |
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306 | (1) |
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10 Demonstrating Interactions between Scientists and Schools |
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307 | (40) |
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307 | (1) |
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10.2 Enhancing the Curriculum within the School Environment |
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308 | (21) |
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10.3 Developing Cross-Curricular Activities for Primary and Secondary Schools |
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329 | (4) |
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10.4 Enhancing the Curriculum with Activities with a School Audience but Outside the School Environment |
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333 | (4) |
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10.5 Influencing Curriculum Change |
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337 | (1) |
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10.6 Embedding Scientists into Schools |
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338 | (5) |
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343 | (1) |
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344 | (3) |
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Epilogue |
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Abbreviations and Acronyms |
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Index |
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